isophane

adjective

iso·​phane ˈī-sō-ˌfān How to pronounce isophane (audio)
: of, relating to, or being a ratio of protamine to insulin equal to that in a solution made by mixing equal parts of a solution of the two in which all the protamine precipitates and a solution of the two in which all the insulin precipitates

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“Isophane.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/isophane. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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